Burt Lum
Host, Bytemarks CaféBurt Lum hosts <i>Bytemarks Café</i> on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. on HPR-1.
Lum is the strategy officer for the Hawaiʻi Broadband Initiative at the state Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism. Before that, he was the executive director of Hawaiʻi Open Data, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the principles of open data. He has more than 30 years of experience in Hawaiʻi's technology and communications sector.
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Today we'll learn about the Pacific Alliance for Collaboration and Technology Conference. We'll find out how this conference brings together tech companies and finds synergies with potential defense opportunities. -
Today we'll catch up with Guy Kawasaki and learn about his new book Signal. We'll hear why this messaging app is critical in keeping your communications private. -
Today we'll catch up with the Hawaii Venture Capital Association and learn about their annual Entrepreneurs Awards. We'll hear from some rising entrepreneurs and learn more about their startup success stories and achievements in 2025. -
Today we'll learn about a new documentary on the 100th Battalion, who fought during World War 2. We'll find out how this film project got started and why it is an important story to tell. -
Today we'll learn about news deserts. We'll hear how technology has changed the landscape for news choices and what can be done to improve access to trusted sources. -
Today we'll learn about a quick and easy way to request service from the C&C of Honolulu. We'll hear about the new and improved HNL 311 system that allows you to report issues in your community. -
Today we'll get an insider's view of Hawaii's signature telecommunication conference. We'll hear from Brian Moon, chief executive of the Pacific Telecom Conference 2026 and learn what new technologies are driving connectivity. -
It's that time once again to convene our annual roundtable to review some of the best tech available this holiday season. From productivity tools to being a road warrior, we'll ask our gadget geeks to help fill out your gift list. -
Today we'll talk about Community Funding Hubs for Resilience and Aina Stewardship. We'll find out how this program promotes Native Hawaiian stewardship and cultural practices in areas that have lacked historic climate adaptation investments. -
Today we'll talk to the team from Shifted Energy. We'll find out what it's like to be on a path to acquisition and how this startup took innovation and scaled it globally.
